Chapter 128 Making things difficult
Jiang Cheng asked: "Excuse me, Mr. Examiner, what does the 'absolute taste' in the sub-topic mean?"

Lei Hua said: "'Juewei' means a taste that is unique in the world. It refers to something that is outstanding and unique, extraordinary and rare. 'Juewei' means that we hope you can make extremely extraordinary and outstanding dishes. The dishes must be fully original, and the taste and texture of the dishes must be different from previous dishes, with their own unique special texture or taste."

Lei Hua deliberately explained it in detail, hoping to give them more hints.

After all, Chef Long suddenly changed the test questions and made them extremely difficult, which was really unfair to them.

"Absolutely delicious", these two simple words, are the most difficult taste to achieve in the world.

It may not be difficult to make a dish that no one has ever made before. Different appearances, different cooking methods, and different combinations of ingredients can create completely different dishes.

But the focus of the question is not on the shape, but on the taste.

The taste is unique in the world, which means there is no taste in the world that can compare with it.

This question can be used as a test for top chefs, not to mention for dragon chefs.

Not to mention that the examiner was the most experienced chef in the imperial kitchen, Chef Long, and there were only a handful of flavors he had not tasted.

No, maybe I should say...

Is there really any flavor in this world that he has not tasted?

Even if it really exists, it is probably only the dragon liver and phoenix marrow in myths and legends.

The fact that this test question was put out means that no one will be allowed to pass the test.

Lei Hua had also posed difficulties before, and coupled with her extremely rigorous character and extraordinary seriousness in cooking, no one in that class was able to pass the assessment for top chef.

But that was because of their abilities, not because she was deliberately making things difficult for them.

But the test question that Chef Long posed now was completely designed to make things difficult for people!
It can even be said that he has a grudge against the chefs who participated in the top chef assessment.

Besides that, Lei Hua couldn't understand why he would do this?

This unfair assessment filled with personal selfishness really made Lei Hua sick.

Now she is unable to fight against Chef Long alone, and Yao Ye is completely on Chef Long's side, making her seem even more isolated and helpless.

But no matter how difficult and painful it was, Lei Hua could not give up this assessment. If even she gave up, then these poor chefs would have no hope at all.

After hearing Lei Hua's explanation, everyone's faces turned gloomy at the same time.

They immediately understood the difficulty of this test question.

A unique taste in the world?

If they can do this, why would they take the exam to become a top chef?

Just go to the imperial kitchen and be a dragon chef!

This is not a question that should appear in the assessment of top chefs!

In an instant, despair and powerlessness swept over them, making the faces of Jiang Cheng and the other three turn extremely pale.

Lei Hua looked at their expressions and said, "If you want to give up, I can understand."

If she were a candidate this time, she would also have the urge to give up.

However, before giving up, she still wanted to try her best, even though she knew the outcome was already determined.

Lei Hua's words made them wake up instantly.

Give up? Do you really want to give up?
Bow down in front of this question?
Admit your own weakness and incompetence?

No.

Even if I want to admit defeat, I can't do it now.

Perhaps, they are indeed incapable, but they cannot give up before even trying.

Even if they were climbing towards the infinitely high sky, they would try their best to flap their wings and fly. Even if they could not reach it in the end, at least they were one step closer to the sky. Today, the two words "Juewei" are like the sky pressing down on everyone's head, unattainable and difficult to touch.

Since it is destined to be out of reach, then try your best without hesitation, even if it only brings you an inch closer to it!
"No, I won't give up!" Jiang Cheng said.

"If I were scared away by just two words, that person would definitely laugh at me." Li Weiran said softly.

"Dishes have been created from scratch by countless people throughout history. If they can do it, we can do it too," said Chen Yu.

"The title of top chef is meant to test the potential of a chef. I really want to try my own potential and see how far I can go if I try my best." Fang He said.

As the four spoke, the powerlessness and despair on their faces disappeared with every word, leaving only the extraordinary courage to face future challenges.

Lei Hua felt extremely relieved.

Yes, people will always encounter difficulties of one kind or another in their lives. Even when there is no solution, those who still muster up the courage to sprint towards the difficulties will be the ultimate winners.

Giving up and retreating will change nothing.

Only by taking action can things change.

Lei Hua looked at Xu Qing who had been silent.

Among these people, she was most concerned about this young man.

As she was a good friend of Abei, she naturally heard a lot about Xu Qing from Abei.

Some are so magical that they seem like fairy tales.

Lei Hua didn't completely believe those stories.

The words of others, whether praise or slander, only reflect one aspect of a person.

She trusts her own eyes more, believes what she sees and what she perceives.

Lei Hua asked: "Xu Qing from Yangquan Restaurant, what do you think? Do you want to quit?"

Xu Qing came back to his senses. The moment he saw the question, he had been thinking about the ingredients and cooking methods he should choose, and he didn't even care what others said.

Hearing Lei Hua's words, Xu Qing immediately said, "Of course not. 'Absolute Taste' means the most unique taste in the world. This topic is really interesting. How can I quit in the face of such an interesting topic?"

Even though Xu Qing was mentally prepared to deal with difficult questions, this question still exceeded his imagination.

Chef Long is really worthy of his name, to be able to come up with such an interesting topic.

Difficult, this question is really difficult.

But it's interesting because it's difficult, isn't it?
Xu Qing's enthusiasm and excitement were instantly aroused the moment he saw the question. He almost couldn't wait to go back and think seriously about how to deal with this question.

"interesting?"

Jiang Cheng and the other three suddenly widened their eyes.

Are you scared, kid? How can this question be interesting? It's almost like they are going to be judged as losers.

They all went into battle with the determination to die, and you say this is interesting?
Do you think the top chef assessment is a playground for children?
Lei Hua also looked at Xu Qing in surprise, and suddenly she laughed softly, and then her laughter became louder and louder, and even all the boredom and dissatisfaction in her heart melted away in the laughter.

Her mood suddenly became extremely bright.

Yes, if we put aside the assessment of top chefs, this is really an interesting question.

“Juewei”, what kind of dishes will the chefs make based on it?

It’s really exciting!

She rediscovered her original intention of being an examiner. Initially, she wanted to taste a variety of different dishes and see the sparks of inspiration that various chefs would produce during the assessment, so she became an examiner.

(End of this chapter)